Safety
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The appliance is hot during use and
remains so for some time after being
switched off. Be careful not to touch the
appliance if it may still be hot.
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Protect your hands with oven mitts
or potholders when using the
appliance. Use only dry, heat resistant
potholders. Moist or damp potholders
used on hot surfaces can result in
steam burns. Do not let the potholder
touch the hot heating elements. Do not
use towels or other bulky items near the
appliance.
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Do not heat unopened containers.
Built-up pressure may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
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Never use the appliance to heat a
room. Due to the high temperatures
radiated, objects left near the appliance
could catch fire.
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Do not use the appliance until it has
been properly installed in the
countertop.
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Never leave an appliance
unattended at high settings or when
cooking with oil or fat. Overheated oil
could ignite. Always heat oil slowly,
monitoring it as it heats.
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Do not store aerosols, combustibles
or any other easily flammable materials
underneath or adjacent to the
appliance.
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Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother or use a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher on any fire or
flame.
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Do not store items on the appliance
when not in use. Items could melt or
catch fire from residual heat or if the
appliance is turned on inadvertently.
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Never cover the appliance with a
cloth. A fire may result.
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Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the
appliance, they may present a fire
hazard.
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Make certain that the power cords of
small appliances do not come in
contact with the appliance. The
insulation of the cable could become
damaged. Danger of electric shock!
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To prevent burns and breathing
difficulty, allow the appliance to cool
before cleaning. Some cleaners may
produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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